Sunday, November 25, 2012

I have totally been in the mood to make life easier for myself
you lately. J I decided to take the centers
that I use every week and make them for the entire year. Last week I shared my Scavenger
Hunt with you. Since then, I made a roll and write sight word center and it’s
editable. Now, this is my second venture in making an editable product. I see
why many people don’t do it. It’s a pain and takes forever, lol. BUT…it will save me
you so much time throughout the year. For this center, you roll the die. Check
the corresponding sheet write the word that is next to the number you rolled.
Clear as mud right? Haha! Next up…Seek &
Find Sight Word Center. I usually have
five different word work centers going and hope to make each one for the year
so I don’t have to use brain power to come up with them. I am limited on brain
power these days!! I feel like my stamina is in the toilet lately. I have lost
73 pounds since last school year but last year I could run circles around me
this year. What’s up with that yo? I am sorry to be a crappy blogger this year.
I am so THANKFUL that you have stuck with me. You deserve a cookie! Ok, I don’t
have a cookie but here is a freebie (less calories). Just click the picture to download. It's *editable*! You have to download from google docs to see it correctly.

You
can click on the product picture to get more info about this set.

So, did you shop til you dropped on Black Friday? I totally did.
Don’t hate, but I got ALL of my Christmas shopping done. Now, several of those
included random gift cards because my family is now flooded with teenagers and
all they want is money, lol. This is the first year I have been able to shop
for my own three kids and the other ten kids in my family all in one night.
Now, who wants to wrap all this crap good stuff for me? J

Speaking of
good deals, TPT & TN are having super Cyber Monday sales. Everything in my
store will be 20% off (starting today) and if you enter in the code "CMT12" on Monday
and Tuesday, you get an ADDITIONAL 8% off. That’s 28% off! I did the math for
you because I know your brain is tired too. Just click this pic to take you
there.

Here is what I have in my cart from a few of my favorite creators
(you can click on the pics for more info):

Here are a few of my holiday goodies too. J

Have fun shopping. I know my wish list is about to brake the bank. Let me know if you download the freebie and what you think. Also, what other types of Sight Word Centers would you like to see in an editable format for all year? I'll be your sight word center genie and try and grant your wish. Haha! I hope you had a fantabulous Thanksgiving break. Mine went by way too fast. Again, so thankful for YOU!! Love and virtual hugs!!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

I am so excited about my latest creation. I am in the process of making all of my word
work centers for the year. I like to do
the same types of things but with different themes and words. This creates continued independence while
increasing the level of difficulty. I
created my students’ favorite center first, SCAVENGER HUNT! They are so funny!
They just love it and it keeps me on my toes too because I have to come up with
clever places to put these words. You
can use scavenger hunts for letters, words, even numbers and shapes. I think half of their centers should involve
movement or the floor. I don’t want
everyone at a table, at least not the whole time. J So, I created
my first *editable* product. I must say it was a big ole pain in the bootay, BUT
now it is made for the year and it will make my life and hopefully yours
easier. Editable products take tons more
steps in creating and I never thought I would finish. So, here’s the skinny!
Choose your theme, decide on your words, and type them in. Print, cut, and staple or tape around the
room. Let kids use the coordinating sheet to find the words and write them next
to the correct picture. You can use on
set or two at a time. FUN! FUN! FUN! Click
the pic for more details. J

This set is 162 pages and includes 53 different themes.

Just like with all of my new creations, here is a freebie just for you. Just click
the pick to download. J

(Make sure you download it from google docs..you can't see it in preview but when you click download, it will! This freebie is editable too. :) )

Try this
center out in your classroom and I promise your kiddos will love it! Let me know what you think! I am working on my next word work center and
hope to be finished this week so stay tuned. Can you believe that it is almost Thanksgiving? Holy crizapples! This year is flying by way too fast!!